Chapter 56

Jean noticed the wound on Jacob's head and gasped. "Oh dear, he's hurt! Hurry up and bring him to the village infirmary now!" "It's fine, Grandma Jean." Nicole waved hastily. "He was injured because he accidentally fell into a ditch. I've already treated him. Get some rest, Grandma Jean. I'll fetch you some water and firewood." Nicole got up naturally, but Jean stopped her. "How could I always make you do work? I couldn't do so back then because my legs weren't healed. Now, both of you should just stay here and let me handle the work." "Grandma Jean, just get some rest. We're still young, so it doesn't hurt if we work a bit more." With her sleeves rolled up, Nicole took the pail outside the house and marched off to the well to fetch some water. Meanwhile, Jacob sat in the yard. Seeing how adept Nicole worked at the well, he felt somehow complicated. She was always docile and obedient back at the Blake residence. He had never seen the talkative side of her. After Nicole em